Digital multimeter

Q: What are the main choices of multimeter available to use?

Handheld Multimeters: Portable and ideal for fieldwork, allowing access to hard-to-reach circuits and machinery. Bench Meters (Bench Testers): Intended for semi-permanent installation on work surfaces. While bulkier and less portable, they often offer higher accuracy and detailed digital readouts. They can also be remote-controlled and perform multiple measurements per second, making them suitable for production testing.

Multimeter Type

Digital (46)

Bench (39)

Handheld (33)

EMM (1)

Rack (1)

Display Type

Digital (91)

LCD (16)

LCD Backlight (4)

LED Display (4)

6.5 Digit (1)

7.5 Digit (1)

Counter (1)

TFT LCD (1)

True RMS

Yes (65)

No (32)

Power Source

Battery (41)

Mains (6)

100/120/220/240 V (4)

100 to 270 V ac (4)

9 V Battery (4)

1.5 V Battery (1)

Battery, Mains (1)

USB, Mains (1)

Maximum Operating Temperature

50°C (24)

40°C (18)

70°C (5)

750°C (4)

1000°C (3)

30°C (1)

55°C (1)

Safety Category Voltage

1000V (25)

600V (18)

500V (5)

1kV (1)

250V (1)

300V (1)

450V (1)

Minimum Operating Temperature

0°C (23)

-20°C (11)

-10°C (3)

-40°C (2)

-55°C (2)

5°C (1)

Standards/Approvals

No (19)

RoHS (4)

IEC 61010-1 (2)

60068-2-2, 60068-2-30, 61000-6-2 EMC, 61000-6-4, EN 60068-2-1, EN 60529, EN 61010-1, EN 61326 (1)

EMC, European Union Low Voltage Directive, CE and NRTL listed to UL61010-1 and UL61010-2-30 (1)

UL, EN61326‐1, EN61010‐2‐032, EN61010‐1, CE (1)

Battery Life

3year (4)

300h (3)

200h (2)

800h (2)

100h (1)

10h (1)

1200h (1)

150h (1)

20h (1)

For Use With

Benchtop Digital Multimeter (2)

Chauvin Arnoux Digital Multimeter (1)

CM7x Series Digital Multimeters, CM8x Series Digital Multimeters (1)

Fluke 11X Series Digital Multimeter, Fluke 170 Series Digital Multimeter, Fluke 20 Series Digital Multimeter, Fluke 70 Series Digital Multimeter, Fluke 87V Series Digital Multimeter (1)

Fluke Digital Multimeters (1)

MTX3281B, MTX3282B and MTX3283B Digital Multimeters (1)

RTH1004 (1)

Accessory Type

Communication and Digital I/O (2)

Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter (1)

Magnetic Mounting Kit (1)

Protective Case (1)

Soft Multimeter Carrying Case (1)

TPAK Multimeter Hanging Kit (1)

Other Measurement Range

Cos Phi -1 to +1 (4)

40Ω to 40KΩ (1)

50nF to 50μF (1)

Other Measurement Resolution

0.001nF (1)

0.01μA (1)

10pF (1)

1μW (1)

2V (1)

Other Measurement Accuracy

0.5 % (1)

±1.5% (1)

±3.0% (Capacitance) (1)

±(3% + 5d) (1)

Accuracy

±1.9 % + 5 Digits (1)

±3 % + 5 Digits (1)

Calibrated

RSCAL (1)

UKAS (1)

Cutout Height

22.2mm (1)

96mm (1)

Maximum AC Current

300A ac (1)

3kA ac (1)

Maximum Conductor Size

29 mm (1)

60 mm (1)

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Fluke Carrying Case for Use with 11X Series Digital Multimeter, 170 Series Digital Multimeter, 20

RS Stock No. 113-5134

Brand Fluke

Accessory Type: Soft Multimeter Carrying Case
Height: 243mm
Width: 66mm

AED 640.73

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Fluke TPAK Multimeter Hanging Kit for Use with Digital Multimeters

RS Stock No. 331-7402

Brand Fluke

Accessory Type: TPAK Multimeter Hanging Kit
Category: Multimeter Accessories
For Use With: Fluke Digital Multimeters

AED 343.73

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Keithley Communication and Digital I/O for Use with Benchtop Digital Multimeter

RS Stock No. 271-2883

Brand Keithley

Accessory Type: Communication And Digital I/O
Category: Multimeter Accessories
For Use With: Benchtop Digital Multimeter

AED 3.150.46

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Rohde & Schwarz UDS500-G R&S UDS DIGITAL MULTIMETER Digital Digital Digital Multimeter True RMS, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 750

RS Stock No. 065-5957

Brand Rohde & Schwarz

AC Voltage Resolution: 1μV
Display Type: Digital
Super Section: Multimeters & Accessories

AED 8.191.61

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Keithley Communication and Digital I/O for Use with Benchtop Digital Multimeter

RS Stock No. 271-2882

Brand Keithley

Accessory Type: Communication And Digital I/O
Category: Multimeter Accessories
For Use With: Benchtop Digital Multimeter

AED 3.147.77

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RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 1000 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 029-6625

Brand RS Pro

Section: Test & Measurement
Super Section: Multimeters & Accessories
True RMS: Yes

AED 567.03

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Stanley FMHT82563-0 Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 600 A ac Max, 600 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 279-2261

Brand Stanley

Absolute Maximum AC Current Measurement: 600A ac
Absolute Maximum AC Voltage Measurement: 600V ac
Model Number p: FMHT82563-0

AED 528.66

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Chauvin Arnoux Magnetic Mounting Kit for Use with Digital Multimeter

RS Stock No. 778-1074

Brand Chauvin Arnoux

Accessory Type: Magnetic Mounting Kit
Category: Multimeter Accessories
For Use With: Chauvin Arnoux Digital Multimeter

AED 123.14

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SAM FL-2010N Digital Counter Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max

RS Stock No. 284-8990

Brand SAM

Maximum AC Current Measurement: 10A
Section: Test & Measurement
Super Section: Multimeters & Accessories

AED 800.04

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Extech MN36 Digital Digital Multimeter

RS Stock No. 288-0343

Brand Extech

Absolute Maximum AC Voltage Measurement: 600V ac
Category: Multimeters
Functions Measured: AC Voltage, DC Current, DC Voltage, Resistance

AED 247.68

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Wiha Handheld LCD Digital Multimeter, 600 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 254-6584

Brand Wiha

Category: Multimeters
Functions Measured: DC Voltage, AC Voltage, AC Current, DC Current, Diode, Resistance
Multimeter Type: Handheld

AED 734.54

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RS PRO IDM17 Handheld Digital Multimeter

RS Stock No. 123-3246

Brand RS Pro

Absolute Maximum Resistance Measurement: 30MΩ
Category: Multimeters
Section: Test & Measurement

AED 558.83

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RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 1 A Max, 1 A Max, 600 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 029-6556

Brand RS Pro

Category: Multimeters
Display Type: Digital
Super Section: Multimeters & Accessories

AED 224.81

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RS PRO IDM67 Handheld Digital Multimeter

RS Stock No. 123-3241

Brand RS Pro

DC Current Resolution: 0.1μA dc
Maximum DC Voltage Measurement: 600V
Super Section: Multimeters & Accessories

AED 796.22

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Fluke 283FC EUR Digital Digital Multimeter, 60 A ac Max, 60 A dc Max, 1000 V ac Max 1500 V

RS Stock No. 019-1750

Brand Fluke

AC Voltage Accuracy: ±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
Category: Multimeters
DC Voltage Accuracy: 0.09 % rdg + 3

AED 3.059.57

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ENTES EMM EMM LED Display Digital Multimeter, 5.5 A Max, 480 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 062-8955

Brand ENTES

Category: Multimeters
Category Link: https://ae.rsdelivers.com/browse/ppe-safety-test-it/test-measurement/multimeters-accessories/multimeters
Model Number (p): EMM-04S 96x96

AED 591.24

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BK Precision Bench Digital Multimeter True RMS

RS Stock No. 206-7714

Brand BK Precision

AC Current Resolution: 1μA
DC Current Accuracy: ±0.12 % rdg + 4 Digits
True RMS: Yes

AED 7.116.08

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RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter True RMS, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 1000 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 029-6659

Brand RS Pro

Best AC Voltage Accuracy: ±1%
Best Capacitance Measurement Accuracy: ±5%
True RMS: Yes

AED 911.27

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RS PRO 296590 Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 600 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 029-6590

Brand RS Pro

Absolute Maximum AC Current Measurement: 10A ac
Absolute Maximum AC Voltage Measurement: 600V ac
Functions Measured: AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode, Frequency, NCV Non contact voltage, Resistance, Temperature

AED 277.95

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RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 600 V ac Max - UKAS

RS Stock No. 029-6604

Brand RS Pro

Absolute Maximum AC Voltage Measurement: 600V ac
Functions Measured: AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode, Frequency, NCV Non contact voltage, Resistance, Temperature
Section: Test & Measurement

AED 780.38

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RS PRO IDM91E Handheld Digital Multimeter

RS Stock No. 123-3244

Brand RS Pro

Category Link: https://ae.rsdelivers.com/browse/ppe-safety-test-it/test-measurement/multimeters-accessories/multimeters
Maximum Operating Temperature: 50°C
Super Section: Multimeters & Accessories

AED 959.81

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RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 1 A ac Max, 1 A dc Max, 600 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 029-6578

Brand RS Pro

Absolute Maximum DC Current Measurement: 1A dc
Category Link: https://ae.rsdelivers.com/browse/ppe-safety-test-it/test-measurement/multimeters-accessories/multimeters
Functions Measured: AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode, Frequency, NCV Non contact voltage, Resistance, Temperature

AED 268.85

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Keithley 2001 Bench Digital Multimeter True RMS

RS Stock No. 275-4704

Brand Keithley

Category: Multimeters
Functions Measured: AC Voltage, Resistance, Temperature, Continuity, DC Voltage, AC Current, Crest Factor, DC Current
Maximum DC Voltage Measurement: 1100V

AED 59.410.79

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RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 700 V ac Max

RS Stock No. 029-6671

Brand RS Pro

Absolute Maximum AC Current Measurement: 10A ac
Category Link: https://ae.rsdelivers.com/browse/ppe-safety-test-it/test-measurement/multimeters-accessories/multimeters
Display Type: Digital

AED 436.03

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What is a Digital Multimeter?

A multimeter, also known as a digital multimeter (DMM) or multitester, is a versatile tool used for measuring and displaying important parameters in electronics and electrical circuits. It combines the functionalities of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter into a single convenient unit. A multimeter allows you to measure voltage (V), current (A), and resistance (in Ohms), which are crucial in understanding the behaviour of electronic components and circuits.

What is a Digital Multimeter Used for?

Multimeters are versatile tools used extensively across professional fields and offer a wide range of features, with true-RMS (Root Means Square) multimeters being particularly valuable due to their ability to accurately measure both sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal AC waveforms. Their practicality spans from fieldwork to production testing, making them indispensable in today's electronics industry. Common uses include:

Device or circuit voltage measurement
Component resistance measurements
Measuring the current flowing through a circuit
Measuring continuity on components such as switches, connections, and fuses
Testing diodes
Measuring the frequency of an AC signal
Temperature measurement (provided that the multimeter has the correct input)

How Do I Know What Multimeter to Use?

Multimeters are essential measurement tools used daily and are important within various professional applications. Available in different models and form factors, they offer a range of different features and modes to suit your specific needs and electrical work. With the ability to measure both AC and DC currents, modern multimeters ensure compatibility with a wide range of electrical devices and components. In addition to this, certain types of multimeters can also go beyond the basics by providing additional functions such as diode and continuity tests, accompanied by audible alarms to indicate readings being taken. More advanced models offer capabilities to test capacitance and inductance in relevant electrical components.

What are the main choices of multimeter available to use?

Handheld Multimeters: Portable and ideal for fieldwork, allowing access to hard-to-reach circuits and machinery.
Bench Meters (Bench Testers): Intended for semi-permanent installation on work surfaces. While bulkier and less portable, they often offer higher accuracy and detailed digital readouts. They can also be remote-controlled and perform multiple measurements per second, making them suitable for production testing.

How do I use a Digital Multimeter safely?

To use a digital multimeter (DMM) safely and effectively you must understand the importance of safety checks, the pros and cons of fused and non-fused test leads, the significance of built-in fuses, and the measurement categories for different applications. Also important is understanding what you are measuring and how to use and set up all the various functions. To ensure your safety, always verify that your digital multimeter is in proper working order before taking measurements. Follow these safety checks:

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Fluke Carrying Case for Use with 11X Series Digital Multimeter, 170 Series Digital Multimeter, 20

Fluke TPAK Multimeter Hanging Kit for Use with Digital Multimeters

Keithley Communication and Digital I/O for Use with Benchtop Digital Multimeter

Rohde & Schwarz UDS500-G R&S UDS DIGITAL MULTIMETER Digital Digital Digital Multimeter True RMS, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 750

Keithley Communication and Digital I/O for Use with Benchtop Digital Multimeter

RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 1000 V ac Max

Stanley FMHT82563-0 Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 600 A ac Max, 600 V ac Max

Chauvin Arnoux Magnetic Mounting Kit for Use with Digital Multimeter

SAM FL-2010N Digital Counter Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max

Extech MN36 Digital Digital Multimeter

Wiha Handheld LCD Digital Multimeter, 600 V ac Max

RS PRO IDM17 Handheld Digital Multimeter

RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 1 A Max, 1 A Max, 600 V ac Max

RS PRO IDM67 Handheld Digital Multimeter

Fluke 283FC EUR Digital Digital Multimeter, 60 A ac Max, 60 A dc Max, 1000 V ac Max 1500 V

ENTES EMM EMM LED Display Digital Multimeter, 5.5 A Max, 480 V ac Max

BK Precision Bench Digital Multimeter True RMS

RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter True RMS, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 1000 V ac Max

RS PRO 296590 Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 600 V ac Max

RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 600 V ac Max - UKAS

RS PRO IDM91E Handheld Digital Multimeter

RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 1 A ac Max, 1 A dc Max, 600 V ac Max

Keithley 2001 Bench Digital Multimeter True RMS

RS PRO Digital Digital Digital Multimeter, 10 A Max, 10 A Max, 700 V ac Max

What is a Digital Multimeter?

What is a Digital Multimeter Used for?

How Do I Know What Multimeter to Use?

What are the main choices of multimeter available to use?

How do I use a Digital Multimeter safely?